When traveling or shopping in China, it is important to know that some items are better left in place or not taken home for various reasons, from customs restrictions to safety and quality issues. Below, Fly Way will list the main categories of goods that are best avoided when importing from China.

1. Weapons and ammunition

• Firearms, ammunition, explosives, long-handled knives and other dangerous items
• Cartridges, explosives, firecrackers and fireworks
• Gas canisters and other means of self-defense

Why: Such goods require special permits and can be confiscated or even criminalized.

2. Counterfeits and products with copyright infringement

• Fake brands: clothing, shoes, accessories, electronics with logos of famous brands

Risk: confiscation, fines, possible problems with customs, as well as poor quality and health risks.

3. Medicines and preparations

• Uncontrolled medications: particularly potent drugs, over-the-counter or with limited access

Why: Most countries strictly regulate the import of medicines, and importing them without permission can lead to seizures or fines.

4. Some types of electronics and gadgets

• Unreliable or dangerous devices: cheap chargers, cables, batteries that may not meet safety standards

Risk: short circuit, fire, or damage to devices.

5. Goods violating customs restrictions

• Food and beverages: meat, dairy products, fresh fruits and vegetables that may be prohibited or require special permits
• Animals and plants: plants, seeds, and animals that may be prohibited for import due to the risk of spreading diseases

6. Dangerous and prohibited chemicals

• Chemicals: strong chemicals, poisons, some cosmetics with prohibited ingredients
• Prohibited: explosives containing impurities of explosive substances

7. Narcotic substances

• Narcotic and psychotropic substances
• Medicines containing ingredients prohibited in the destination country
• Precursors (chemicals used in drug production)

8. Cultural values

• Antiques: furniture, vases, ceramics, porcelain products created before 1949
• Works of art: antique paintings, calligraphy, engravings, books and manuscripts of historical value
• Archaeological artifacts

As you can see, there are a lot of limitations. Before ordering goods from China, be sure to study their legality in order to avoid problems with the law.

If in doubt, you don’t have to worry and check with our staff. We will also select the most optimal route according to your capabilities.

We have been on the market for more than 8 years and are part of a group of companies. We also deliver cars from China and offer car storage at our sites in Tula and St. Petersburg, and also provide services:

• Car, Railway and Sea official delivery
• Customs clearance
• Full package of documents
• Customer support at all stages of delivery
• 24/7 monitoring
• Door-to-door delivery

Our staff is proficient in both English and Chinese, so you don’t have to worry about the language barrier and misunderstandings.

Why we:

• Own fleet of container ships and containers of 25,000 TEU
• 3 ships plying on a regular basis
• Cooperation with Russian Railways and KZhD
• The possibility of setting the container on a priority basis
• 2000 RAILWAY platforms

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